Jay North, Child Star Who Played ‘Dennis the Menace,’ Dies at 73

Jay North, best known for his role as the mischievous Dennis Mitchell on CBS’s “Dennis the Menace,” has died at 73. His portrayal of the towheaded troublemaker charmed audiences from 1959 to 1963, making him an iconic figure of 1950s television.

Jay North, Child Star Who Played ‘Dennis the Menace,’ Dies at 73